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Flood Warning
ActiveJohnson, IA; Washington, IA
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...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water overtops roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tonight to a crest of 18.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
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